Bachelor of Design and Interactive Technologies (Apps and Interative Systems Development)
Undergraduate | USQ-DAI-DEG | 2024
- Study method
- 100% online study with practicum placement
- Assessments
- 100% online
- Credit available
- Yes
- Duration
- 3 years full time or part time equivalent
- Total subjects
- 24
- Price from
- $37,890
- Available loans
- Australian Higher Education Loan Program (HELP)
- CSP available
- Yes
Bachelor of Design and Interactive Technologies (Apps and Interative Systems Development)
About this degree
On successful completion of the Bachelor of Design and Interactive Technologies program, students should be able to:
1. use advanced studio-based knowledge, technical proficiency, and develop an individual work ethic necessary for practice as a skilled, professional digital media specialist;
2. examine the historical, ideological, critical, cultural and ethical perspectives in the fields of digital media and interactive technologies, both historically and in contemporary cultural, social contexts and industry;
3. apply a high level of critical and reflexivity and reflectivity in the design, implementation and evaluation of individual and group digital media projects with an ability to adapt knowledge and skills in problem solving;
4. flexibly and innovatively integrate digital media concepts and practice in their work with the wider community, and in a range of professional industries;
5. use a range of verbal, written and visual communicative forms that will enable effective and articulate engagement with relevant organisations, industry bodies and professional networks;
6. actively engage in the pursuit of ongoing research in the interactive media and design and their role in cultural growth.
Looking to be a part of an exciting career that could take you anywhere in the world? Through apps development, game environment production, and exploring augmented systems, you will develop the cutting-edge skills required for entry and success in these emerging and exciting fields. Learn how to integrate interactive systems in a range of disciplinary areas and specialise in creating content for screen and immersive virtual environments. The Apps and Interactive Systems Development major offers possibilities for collaborative community‐based research projects, all of which will provide industry experiences and practice-based outcomes.
Recommended study pattern
The Enrolment Pattern for this program will be updated soon. In the meantime please submit your contact details below for us to reach out and discuss the program further.Award requirements
Completion of 24 units as outlined in the Recommended Study Pattern section.Exit points
Diploma of Creative Arts (after successful completion of 8 approved courses). Associate Degree of Creative Arts (after successful completion of 16 approved courses)As Australia’s #1 university for graduate starting salary (Good Universities Guide, 2022), University of Southern Queensland is the right place to make real progress. Regardless of your education history, your age or your aspirations, at UniSQ you’ll be inspired by quality learning experiences matched with top resources and research. Having delivered distance and online learning for over 40+ years, UniSQ supports you to learn at your own pace—exactly how it suits you.
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How to apply
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Entry requirements
ATAR/Selection Rank + Interview + English Language Proficiency
- Exemptions/credit will be assessed based on the UniSQ Credit and Exemption Procedure. Claims for credit for previous study should be submitted prior to or at the time of enrolment. Each claim will be assessed on individual merit in line with UniSQ policy.
Study method requirements
Residential School/s
Career opportunities
This degree presents many career possibilities, including web and mobile app design; user experience designer; motion graphics and animation; virtual reality and augmented systems; 2D and 3D design; digital projects, content and technology management; and as an interactive creative artist.
Career outlook
- Graphic and Web Designers, and Illustrators:
- $75K to $93K
- Multimedia Designers:
- Unknown average
- Multimedia Specialists and Web Developers:
- $93K to $120K
- Web Designers:
- Unknown average